Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession

21-year-old Marcus Oluwa faces up to 15 years in prison for charges related to a 2025 shooting incident.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:39pm

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Marcus Oluwa, a 21-year-old Buffalo resident, has pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal gun possession stemming from a non-fatal shooting investigation in the Village of Sloan in July 2025. Oluwa was found in possession of a loaded, illegal firearm equipped with a large capacity magazine during the probe. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 15, 2026 and currently has his bail set at $100,000 cash or bond.

Why it matters

Gun violence and illegal firearm possession remain major public safety concerns in many urban areas like Buffalo. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on illegal guns and hold offenders accountable, though the long-term impacts on reducing gun crime remain debated.

The details

Oluwa was originally found in possession of the illegal firearm during an investigation into a non-fatal shooting that occurred in the Village of Sloan on July 20, 2025. The gun was loaded and equipped with a large capacity magazine, which are banned in New York state.

  • Oluwa was found in possession of the illegal gun on July 20, 2025 during a shooting investigation.
  • Oluwa pleaded guilty to the charges on April 17, 2026.
  • Oluwa is scheduled to be sentenced on July 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The players

Marcus Oluwa

A 21-year-old Buffalo resident who pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal gun possession.

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What’s next

Oluwa faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on July 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges communities like Buffalo face in addressing gun violence and illegal firearm possession, which remain persistent public safety issues despite law enforcement efforts to crack down on such crimes.